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SW17 OTA

2017 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,720 mi
Last recorded62,720 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A136,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW17 OTA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 62,720 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 62,719 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 55,379 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 54,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 45 16 v on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 45 16 v on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 44,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 34,427 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 34,427 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 26,466 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 20,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Audi A1?

Based on 2,089,456 MOT tests across 240,261 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
5,974
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
240,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,639
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SW17 OTA is a 2017 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Audi A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 36,929 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,639 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW17 OTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A1 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 9 years old, this Audi A1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW17 OTA registered?

SW17 OTA is a 2017 Audi A1, first registered on 24 July 2017.

Is SW17 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW17 OTA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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